Bernard needs December to remember for ROY honors

Packers' Lacy considered a little bit better so far

9:08 PM,
Nov. 22, 2013

Bengals running back Giovani Bernard's electric 35-yard touchdown, breaking five tackles on his way to the end zone, against Miami on Halloween was certainly special. But to this point it's not enough to name him NFL's Rookie of the Year.

Written by

Joe Reedy

For the second time in three seasons, the Bengals have a contender for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Giovani Bernard is certainly in the conversation, but he is going to need a great December in order to gain ground.

In a survey of some voters, they say the race remains open but that Green Bay's Eddie Lacy is starting to pull away. Lacy, who was the fourth back taken in the draft, was the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Month for October and has emerged as the lead back for the Packers, averaging 4.0 yards per carry and scoring five touchdowns. Lacy has rushed for 645 yards over the last seven ...